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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,020

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $14,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,396

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $13,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelEscaladeM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $80,725 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $74,671 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
designo Package   4,600 4,600  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,920 3,920  
Lane departure warning   875 875  
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   180 180  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570  
Heated second row seats   620 620 620
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790  
Special order charge   250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950
Heated steering wheel   225 225  
Running boards   670   0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       590
designo Package   4,278 4,278  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,646 3,646  
Lane departure warning   814 814  
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   167 167  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530  
Heated second row seats   577 577 577
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735  
Special order charge   233 233  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814
Heated steering wheel   209 209  
Running boards   623   0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       549
Options (change) 0 18,305 17,635 3,735
Options (change) 0 17,026 16,403 3,475
Destination 950 925 925 925
Total Price $81,675 $67,020 $78,010 $101,910
Total Invoice $75,621 $62,396 $72,617 $94,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,470
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelEscaladeM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$81,675$67,020$78,010$101,910
Adjustments for Features-8150-1,700-4,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,860$67,020$76,310$97,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,290$30,065
Total Invoice$75,621$62,396$72,617$94,843
Adjustments for Features-7550-1,582-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,866$62,396$71,035$90,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,639$27,957

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelEscaladeM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinum EditionML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Power-deployable running boards$750   
Running boards $350$350$350
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power release, second row seats$50   
Removable third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,550$7,735$9,435$12,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0$1,700$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-7550-1,582-4,490

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20092014
ModelEscaladeM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in114.8 in
Length202.5 in189.1 in
Width79.0 in75.2 in
Height75.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160077%
Total Not Requested46523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160077%
Total Not Requested46523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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